Happy 50th: ‘Sesame Street’ characters talk favourite celebrity guests

Happy 50th: ‘Sesame Street’ characters talk favourite celebrity guests

It includes everyone from Whoopi to Janelle

On the heels of Sesame Street’s 50 Anniversary, the show’s loveable characters talk about their favourite celebrity guests.

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